Bethany Shum

About these Clinics/Practices

About me:

I’m Beth Shum (she/her), a Chartered Physiotherapist (HCPC. MCSP) and Performing Arts Medicine specialist (MSc), and I believe performers shouldn’t have to navigate injuries, pain with uncertainty, or feel dismissed by professionals who don’t understand their demands.

Being an ex-gymnast, Flexibility Matters Physiotherapy was born from firsthand experience with the injuries and frustrations of looking for specialist care for performers. Performers deserve care that meets you with clarity, structure, and belief in your return to performing.

I’ve trained in acupuncture, integrated movements method, acceptance and commitment therapy, aerial yoga & yoga therapy, and I integrate these treatment methods into our holistic patients’ care. After your session, we provide you with the tools, knowledge and confidence you need to keep doing things that matter to you, especially after injury or living with a long-term pain condition.

Why Work With Me?

✓ Former gymnast & cheerleader with lived experience

✓ MSc Performing Arts Medicine (UCL, 2022 – 1st Class)

✓ Physio and Lecturer at the National Centre for Circus Arts

✓ BAPAM Assessing Clinician

✓ Worked with leading West End and dance productions (on stie/on tour)

✓ Medical Committee: Sport Cheer England

✓ Board Member: European Network of Physiotherapists for Performing Artists

✓ Host of the Growth Through Podcast – evidence-based conversations on injury, recovery & mindset 🎧 growththroughmovement.com

📩 Let’s work together.

I can help with chronic pain conditions, musculoskeletal problems, hypermobility, sports injuries, exercise prescription, rehabilitation and flexibility training.

Professional Designation: BSc, MSc

Professional Boards and Affiliations: Performing Arts Medicine Association The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)